Page iv G1000 V8.XX S/W Load and Post Install Checkout – Columbia 350/400
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3 SYSTEM TESTING & CHECKOUT....................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Aircraft Interface Testing – Configuration Mode ................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Discrete Inputs ......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Carbon Monoxide Warning System......................................................................................................... 3-8
3.1.3 WX-500 Stormscope (if installed) ........................................................................................................... 3-9
3.1.4 Ryan TCAD 9900BX (if installed) ........................................................................................................ 3-10
3.2 Calibration and Activation ...................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.1 Aileron and Elevator Trim Calibration .................................................................................................. 3-11
3.2.2 Fuel Quantity Transducer Calibration.................................................................................................... 3-12
3.3 Initial Display Testing .............................................................................................................................. 3-17
3.3.1 GPS Signal Acquisition.......................................................................................................................... 3-19
3.4 Aircraft Interface Testing – Normal Mode ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.4.1 CHT Probes............................................................................................................................................ 3-19
3.4.2 EGT Probes ............................................................................................................................................ 3-19
3.4.3 TIT Probes (C400 only) ......................................................................................................................... 3-20
3.4.4 Door Open.............................................................................................................................................. 3-20
3.4.5 Rudder Hold (C400 Only)...................................................................................................................... 3-20
3.4.6 Rudder Limiter (C350 Only).................................................................................................................. 3-20
3.4.7 Electrical Bus Voltages, Battery Currents and Alert Audio................................................................... 3-21
3.4.8 Cooling Fans .......................................................................................................................................... 3-22
3.4.9 Fuel System Discretes ............................................................................................................................ 3-22
3.4.10 Lighting ............................................................................................................................................. 3-22
3.5 GMA 1347 Testing.................................................................................................................................... 3-24
3.5.1 Intercom System (ICS) Check................................................................................................................ 3-24
3.5.2 Transceiver Operational Check.............................................................................................................. 3-24
3.5.3 Failsafe Operation Check....................................................................................................................... 3-24
3.5.4 Marker Beacon Test ............................................................................................................................... 3-24
3.6 GIA 63 Testing.......................................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.6.1 VHF COM Interference Test.................................................................................................................. 3-25
3.6.2 VOR/LOC/GS Test ................................................................................................................................ 3-26
3.6.3 COM Antenna VSWR Checks............................................................................................................... 3-26
3.7 GDL 69 Testing......................................................................................................................................... 3-26
3.8 GTX 33 Testing......................................................................................................................................... 3-27
3.9 GDC 74A TESTING................................................................................................................................. 3-27
3.9.1 Pitot/Static Airspeed Test....................................................................................................................... 3-27
3.9.2 Static Port Vertical Speed (Rate of Climb) Test .................................................................................... 3-27
3.9.3 OAT Probe Check.................................................................................................................................. 3-28
3.10 GRS 77/GMU 44 Initial Alignment......................................................................................................... 3-28
3.10.1 GRS 77 Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration................................................................................................ 3-28
3.11 Engine Start .............................................................................................................................................. 3-29
3.12 Final GRS 77/GMU 44 Calibration Procedures .................................................................................... 3-31
3.12.1 Site Evaluation of Magnetic Disturbances for Magnetometer Calibration Procedure (Optional)...... 3-31
3.12.2 GRS 77/GMU 44 Magnetic Calibration ............................................................................................ 3-32
3.12.3 Engine Run-Up Vibration Test .......................................................................................................... 3-34
3.12.4 Magnetometer Interference Test ........................................................................................................ 3-36